Why did my voice get deeper all of a sudden?

As your larynx grows, your vocal cords grow longer and thicker. Also, your facial bones begin to grow. Cavities in the sinuses, the nose, and the back of the throat grow bigger, creating more space in the face that gives your voice more room to echo. All of these factors cause your voice to get deeper.

Why was my voice deeper when I was younger?

Before you reach puberty, your larynx is pretty small and your vocal cords are kind of small and thin. That’s why your voice is higher than an adult’s. As you go through puberty, the larynx gets bigger and the vocal cords lengthen and thicken, so your voice gets deeper.

Can your voice get deeper without breaking?

Take a really deep breath and start humming for as long as you can while holding it. This will stretch your vocal cords — and stretched vocal cords always make a voice sound significantly deeper. After you’ve done that, take another deep breath but point your chin down toward your chest.

Does your voice deepen with age?

As you age, all of your muscles naturally lose mass. This includes the muscles of your vocal cords and voice box that make your voice work. The older you get, the more your voice may become hoarse or “tired” feeling as a day wears on.

Is it normal for my voice to crack sometimes?

Voice cracks every now and then shouldn’t worry you, especially if you’re young and generally in good health. If your voice cracks constantly, even if you take preventive measures to keep your vocal cords healthy and hydrated, see your doctor to diagnose any underlying issues that may be affecting your vocal cords.

When will my voice start to get deeper?

Everyone develops at different rates and your voice starts to deepen when you hit puberty. Most people hit puberty between 13 and 16, so you have some time to go, but don’t worry – it will happen. In a couple of years, if you are still worried that things aren’t happening, go and see your doctor, but trust me.

Why do my vocal folds crack when I speak?

This restricts the movement of your vocal folds. This can result in strains or cracks when you speak as the folds struggle to move as pitch and volume changes. If your cracking is due to puberty, you don’t need to worry. You’ll probably stop cracking when you hit your early 20s, if not earlier.

What causes vocal cords to change with age?

An aging vocal mechanism. The most common cause of a voice change later in life is aging of the voice box and the respiratory system that powers the voice. Aging may bring a loss of flexibility. The joints of the larynx may become stiff, and its cartilage may calcify. The vocal cords may lose muscle tone, flexibility and elasticity, and dry out.